Directory of Traditional Building Skills - Mourne Heritage Trust

Telephone:MAIN CONTRACTORNoel Killen Building Contractor233A Newcastle RoadSeafordeCo. Down BT30 9EP028 4481 1689Contact:Noel KillenSize of Firm:Specialisation:Background:1–10 peopleWorks within a 30 mile radius of SeafordeRestoration of vernacular and industrial buildings usingtraditional methods and materials. Roofing work includingrandom peg-hung slates; purpose made joinery and carpentry;plasterwork: structural timber repairs using cut and hand craftedreclaimed timber; and repairs and re-pointing to stonework andbrick using lime mortarOver 30 years in the building trade, trained as a joiner with Co.Down building company, 25 years self-employed with ownbusinessMembership:Guild of Master CraftsmenExamples of Work:1997 (L) Farm buildings, Island Taggart, Strangford Lough –Repairs to traditional farm buildings for the National Trust(Architect: Hearth, Belfast)1998 (L) Old Mill, Balleevey, Banbridge – Extensive repairs andconversion to private dwelling (Architect: Des Ewing)2003 Killough Cornstore – Alterations and improvements(Architect: Hall Black Douglas, Belfast)2002 Ballydugan, Downpatrick – Alterations and repairs to farmbuildings and dwelling (Architect: Hearth, Belfast)Also: Sub-Contractor – Stone, Brick, Slating & Roofing, Joinery61